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Rene Najera has a degree in Medical Technology from the University of Texas and a Master of Public Health degree from the George Washington University. Along with tracking and investigating diseases in Maryland, he is an avid participant in pick-up soccer games in the Baltimore region.

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After 28 years of AIDS, still no cure but lots of hope

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) was first identified in 1981 by astute physicians who started to recognize the syndrome in different people...
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Death of Anne Arundel County teenager puts emphasis on flu prevention

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An Anne Arundel teenager died on October 21, 2009, from complications of influenza. It is not known if the strain he had was 2009 H1N1 ("swine...
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Woman claiming she acquired dystonia from a flu shot may have it all in her head

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Video of a former NFL cheerleader who allegedly acquired dystonia from a flu vaccine has been making the rounds lately all over the media and online....
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HIV vaccine trial results encouraging

According to the National Institutes of Health, every eight hours, someone in Baltimore is infected with HIV and it is the number one cause of death...
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Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene holds flu immunization clinic for its employees

The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is holding a flu immunization clinic for its employees today....
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Gardasil is approved for boys 9 to 26 years of age for prevention of HPV infection

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The Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of Gardasil in males ages 9 to 26. Gardasil is a vaccine made by drug manufacturer Merck. The...
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Virus is linked to prostate cancer

Constant irritation by infections, coupled with viruses' abilities to disrupt the host cells' DNA, are believe to be causes for tumors. This theory is...
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How to prepare for the flu, swine or otherwise, beyond just getting vaccinated

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In the northern hemisphere, flu season officially begins on the 40th week of the year. During a regular flu season,...
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Number of bats with rabies virus on the rise in the Baltimore region

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The Baltimore City Bureau of Animal Control is reporting an increase in the number of bats testing positive for rabies in the Baltimore region. Bats...
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Dog flu in Virginia is highly infectious to dogs, poses no threats to humans

At least six cases of H3N8 influenza in dogs have been reported in Fairfax County, Virginia. About 26 other dogs are in quarantine in an attempt to...
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